The Gate of the Year

[LeaningOnTheEverlastingArms]

Someone sent me this poem today and I thought I would share it here.

Not sure what the legalities are of posting the whole thing so I will just quote a bit and leave a link for those who are interested.

Happy New Year 🙏🏻

THE GATE OF THE YEAR

'God Knows'

And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:
"Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown".
And he replied:
"Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God.
That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way"….

Minnie Louise Haskins (1875-1957)

full text 👇🏻

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gate_of_the_Year

We used to have this read to us by the Head at the end of every term at school. It really takes me back...thank you!

Sounds like your Head was a believer. 👍

Hmmm I think it was just one of those nobby girls schools with expectations!!

Not seen it before, but thank you for the link. I like the image of a hand in God’s guiding hand.

This poem was famous for being quoted in the King's speech on Christmas Day 1939 at the beginning of WW2.

Yes, you’re right!

I found a YouTube British Pathé clip of the author reading the portion which the King quoted.

Ah, I love this. Thank you so much for sharing.